Shower Honors Miss Parkin Ahead of Sept. 30 Wedding
Kathy Parkin, soon to wed Roger Knight, was feted at a Sept. 23 shower in the Enterprise banquet room Williamsburg. A blue and white color scheme, net overlays, and crystal candle holders complemented the 21 guests including the bride’s mother Mrs. C. W. Parkin and the groom's mother from Severy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Parkin
Roger Knight
S. H. Lear
Sibyl Boyce
Rose Spooner
Enterprise
Williamsburg
C. W. Parkin
Severy
Mersman-Hinkle Vows In Scipio
At St. Boniface Church Scipio Edwardsville couple Mr and Mrs Dean Hinkle united in marriage Sept 16 The bride Cindy Mersman daughter of Ralph and Mrs Mersman Garnett RFD 1 The groom Kenneth Hinkle Garnett RFD 3 Brass candelabra lavender carnations framed the ceremony Regina Rocker organist Patty Hermreck sang several hymns Bridesmaids wore lilac and orchid gowns The couple plans to reside in Howardsville after graduation from Garnett High School and employment with Parmelee Products and Sears Roebuck respectively
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
Dean Hinkle
St. Boniface Church
Scipio
Wilfred Smith
Garnett
Cindy Mersman
Ralph Mersman
Kenneth Hinkle
Regina Rocker
Patty Hermreck
Arlene Mersman
Sheila Schwegman
Berdena Krateberg
Venita Setter
Robin Mersman
Maid of Honor
Juliet
Dale Hinkle
Duane
John Ross
St. Boniface Hall
Jane Wall
Aileen Schroder
Dorothy Ybarra
Kathy Schroder
Mary Beth Mersman
Lynette Mersman
Darlene Ross
Diane Halloran
Kansas City
Finch Family Reunion at Lincoln Elementary School Ottawa
The Finch reunion was held Sunday at Lincoln Elementary with a basket dinner organized by Mrs. Wyatt Hendry Mrs. Kenny Van deventer and Mrs. Everett Finch. Business included electing Mrs. Robert A. Anderson as chairman of the 1973 reunion. Attendees listed include multiple Ottawa residents and family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finch
Lincoln Elementary School
Wyatt Hendry
Kenny Vandeventer
Everett Finch
Robert A. Anderson
Clifford Brockus
Nancy
Richard
John Finch
Rantoul
Mark Haight
Paola
Frank Orton
el Dorado
Willard Lister
Jane
Williamsburg
Baldwin
Shane and
Cynde
Harley Finch
Norman Hildebrandt
Grace Finch
E. J. Anderson
Roger
Robin
Rodney
Ronda
Warren Campbell
James W. Baldwin Jr
Bret and
Barry
Marsha Hermreck
Ottawa
Hints From Heloise column readers share home tips
Readers offer practical quick tips from healing scratches with nut meats to organizing papers by color and cooking quick mashed potatoes with broth. A note on repurposing panty hose for hosiery ensues, all showcasing everyday household problem solving and fabric craft ideas.
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Heloise
Wilma Gale
Paola Babies Born to Local Families Include Three Names
A son named Douglas Albert was born Sept. 22 to Mr and Mrs Charles Hoelscher of Walton. A son John David, weighing nine pounds eight ounces, arrived Sept. 16 to Mr and Mrs Jerry Whitaker of Paola. A daughter Cary Renee, seven pounds six ounces, was born Sept. 22 to Mr and Mrs Terry Jackson of Paola. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Steve Hoelscher of rural Richmond.
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Theson
Charles Hoelscher
Walton
Douglas Albert
Jerry Whitaker
Club Forecast Wednesday Meeting at Youth Center
The Rebekahs Beta Sigma Phi City Council and Adelines announce a 7 30 p m guest night at the Youth Center with Mrs Francis Wilson and Mrs A H Witt Meyer named for the event.
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Rebekahs Beta Sigma Phi City Council
Francis Wilson Sweet Adelines
Interse
A. H. Wittmeyer
Dear Ann Landers responds to nationality questions in print
A reader shares plans to use Ann Landers guidance when asked why she has one child or about nationality. She notes living in a university community with diverse women and recalls being White Anglo-Saxon Protestant. A question about Greek heritage prompts a retort that their family came here about 300 years ago, from England. The writer cites familiarity with New Orleans.
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Ann Landers
Sam
Greece
England
New Orleans
McGill University
Southeast Asia
U.S
Canada
Socialettes and greetings from Williamsburg area
Social notes and family visits across Kansas communities. Highlights include anniversaries in Williamsburg and Ottawa, weekend guests from Independence and Topeka, travel to Hutchison Fair, and a birth in Chuhuahua Mexico with Kansas City grandparents. Also includes letters on race and fashion from readers in Montreal and St. Louis.
Bride-To-Be Shower Honors Cheryl Morgison in Scipio
A miscellaneous shower was held Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Scipio for Cheryl Morgison bride-elect of Glen Bures. Hostesses included Mrs. Jerry Rockers and others. Pink and lavender decor adorned the event. 27 guests attended.
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Knights of Columbus
Scipio
Cheryl Morgison
Glen Bures
Jerry Rockers
Jim Miller
Gene Kelley
Gus Rockers
Kenneth Setter
Linda Cousal
Teresa Bures
Karen Bures
Club Notes: Wyeth Talk At Elliott Hall Meeting
MPM Club met in Elliott Hall First Baptist with Mrs G D Dodson and Mrs Guy Gibbs hosting. Mrs J S Petersen led the business session. Mrs Verne Garrett read the club collect. Fall Antique Tour Oct 4 announced by the Franklin County Home Economic Advisory Committee. One tour stop will be Mrs W J Phillips, an honorary MPM member. Mrs Henry Parker presented a program on artist Andrew Wyeth with several paintings shown. There were 28 members and numerous guests present including Mrs Isabelle Bronleewe, Mrs Blanch Honeycutt, Mrs Ofelita Ivey, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Dodson
Guy Gibbs
MPM Club
Elliott Hall
First Baptist Church
J. S. Petersen
Verne Garrett
Franklin County Home Economic Advisory Committee
W. J. Phillips
Lewis Wi
Grace Webb
Alice Hysom
Ruth Henning
Neva Tulloss
Pearl Defenbaugh
Emory McKenzie
John Reynolds
John Pinney
Caroline Worthington
Alma Schweitzer
Marjory Mitchell
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Miss Parkin
MR. and
Mrs
Mersman-Hinkle
Lincoln
Crystal Thomas
Anne McKee
Doris Eller
L. .T. Pattie
George W. Turrell
Topeka
Winfield
W. M. Harlan
Ray Spencer
Roy Young and
Spencer
Warren Noe
C. A. Bien
Roy Hudson and
Independence
Dan Miller
Phoenix
Ariz
Bob and
Janet Brown
Lee Hermreck
Richmond
Charles Edwards
Kansas Fair Association
KOS
Edward
H. R. Nickel
Hillsboro
Edward Platt
Albert Hermann
Emery Platt
Hermann
Bernard Sims
Raymond Reed
Terry
Connie Marks
Michael
Shelly
Overland Park
Duane Pedrow
Everett Pitts
Francis Pitts
Bellflower
Calif
Carl Pitts
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Dominic Lickteig
Defiance
John Brown Park
Osawatomie
Ronald Pedrow
Jerome Summers
Greeley
Octavio Chavez
Chuhuahua
Mexico
Bob Nutt
W. A. Nutt
Ralph McCrea
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Louisville Times
Atlanta Journal
St. Petersburg Times
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Delta-Democrat
Paris
London
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Wini
Montreal Gazette
Doll
Bride
Lonnie Platt
Ottawa Lumber
Bob. McCrea
Jim McCrea
Wilson
Don L. McKelvey
D. C
Ottawa Herald
Business and Professional Guide
Optometrists
Arvid Berglund
D.D
Optometrist
Olin G. Wollen, D. D
Medical Arts
Beauty Shop
Pharmacists
Dennis L. Smith, O. D
Rodney McClay, O. D
Raney-Reynolds
Beautyland Styling Salon
Main
Shirley James
Jessie Wright
Brenda Fletcher
Teresa Salb
Patricia Blakesley
Phyllis Jellison
Peggy Sue Johnson
Rexall
W. 15Th St
J. C. South, D.C
Everett’s
Everett Stark
A-1 Cab CO. and
CHY & Top Hat Tax
Henry’s Cab
Sal
Simmons Sales & Service
Bob Luce
Franklin County Mental Health Clinic, Inc
Chiropractors
S. M. Brockway
D.C
S. Main
L. J. Mathey
Osteopathic
David L. Young
Physical Medicine
Kansas
Baby’s Rental and Sales
John Rodgers Surveyor
Johnson Motors
Newman Boats
Cedar
Medicare
Brown's Hardware
Richardson’s
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